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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was released 4 months before the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-F3 matches up versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony H200

 NEX-F3 H200 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony NEX-F3

 H200 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony H200

 NEX-F3 H200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 has outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the H200.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and H200.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H200 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
Sony H200 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
37
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (470 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
69
good battery life (470 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
53
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
Landscape photography with Sony H200
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony H200
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-16 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 314 grams (0.69 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1114 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NPFW50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $470 $250